Crispy Baked Tofu with Thai Salad Dressing

How to Make Crispy Baked Tofu

Tofu is great source of protein for vegans (and everyone else). It’s an affordable protein and can be found in different varieties: Soft Tofu / Silken Tofu, Firm Tofu or Extra Firm Tofu. I prefer to use the firm/extra firm for stir fry tofu with vegetables and soft tofu for smoothies, Chinese hot-pot recipes, Asian soups and vegan desserts. This crispy baked tofu recipe is so easy to make and much healthier that any deep-fried tofu recipes. It’s so quick to make, the result is also amazing, soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.

On my lazy days, I often bake tofu with salt and pepper, then use my favorite Asian sweet chile sauce as a dipping sauce. Today I am going to show you how I use baked tofu as the main protein ingredient for my salad, which great for lunch or dinner. This salad also features my favorite Asian Peanut Butter Sauce (Thai Salad Dressing) , also healthy and a good source of protein. Learn how to make crispy baked tofu without a ton of greasy oil and great flavor that the whole family will love! This baked tofu is the perfect addition to your salad or as your quick snack food that high in protein.

Arrange the tofu on the baking sheet, lightly spray tofu on all sides with cooking spray. Be sure to leave enough space between tofu cubes and bake for about 7-10 minutes. Flip the tofu and keeping baking until the outside is golden and looks crispy, for about 7-10 more minutes

Check on the tofu and do not over bake as it will then be chewier and harder.

I am not sure if I have ever had Tofu to be totally honest with you so all of this is new to me. I didn’t even know it was a sources of protein! This looks like it would be delicious so I am going to add it to our must try list.

This looks like a great baked tofu with thai salad dressing. I have never tried Tofu before so this would be a great recipe to try it in for sure. The dressing I would actually have to change for myself because I don’t like vinegar. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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